Wasteful spending cops 'D' for Ministry of Health
A damning review of the Ministry of Health has questioned its wasteful spending.
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'Woeful': Border scheme to lure 300 teachers to NZ - only 8 came
Claim process is too costly, confusing and slow to get teachers into the country.
Up to 25 foreign workers crowded into single-bathroom house
Court hears of conditions for foreign workers during trial on Immigration Act charges.
Omicron outbreak: Local firm shunned in school ventilation tender
Also questions over timing over order, given most hardware won't arrive until mid-year.
Popular Auckland eatery cops $24k fine for allegedly breaching vaccine mandate
The restaurant made headlines for posting a position on a no-jabs job website.
Omicron MIQ halt pointless shambles, Seymour says
"Omicron does not observe Christmas the way our Prime Minister has been."
Mothers' appeal for paid parental leave denied
Law stipulates a gap of no less than six months between parental leave payments.
More space for family of eight crammed into two MIQ rooms
Dad says he spoke out over concerns about MIQ's mental health impact.
'I've never stayed in a hotel in my life': Grandma sees bright side of MIQ Xmas
Being in an MIQ hotel feels 'like you've gone to heaven', grandmother says.
MIQ escapes revealed - experts urge tighter security with rising Omicron cases
More people escaped from or tried to flee MIQ in October than any other month since 2020.
Covid: 55 new cases; five more Omicron detections
MIQ rules need to be tightened immediately until more about Omicron is known, experts say.
Top Kiwi stuntman kicks down MIQ barrier with help from richlister
'I'm just like any other ordinary Kiwi who needs to work.'
'Unlawful and out of step': Big blow for Government's fair pay plans
BusinessNZ refuses central role in fair pay agreements, suggesting further delays.
Auckland gym stays open without vaccine passes despite police warning
Oliver MMA gym owners say they're against the vaccine mandate.
Waikato school apologises to staff over rumours of 'no substance', issued Worksafe improvement notice
Board sorry for 'any distress' caused by claims teachers had faked permission slips.
Bill blunder: Hounded by debt collector for $4000 MIQ invoice - she'd never been in one
MIQ says it was a 'unique' situation because the two woman had the same name and address.
'Obscene': Richlister inundated by desperate Kiwis stranded overseas
"They are trying to keep New Zealanders in the dark," Murray Bolton claims.
Living wage for public service contractors
Some of the Government's lowest-paid workers will soon be earning at least $22.75/hour.
Kerre McIvor: Law-abiding citizens are suffering the most
COMMENT: People who know how to play the system are coming and going at will.
'Go to hell': Richlister Murray Bolton hits out at Govt after MIQ legal victory
"It was never about getting to the front of the queue. It was about getting justice."
Banned: Property developer barred from running a company
Auckland property developer banned from being a director over $860,000 earthworks bill.
MIQ changes too little, too late for Kiwi stranded in Canada
'It's too late at this point. This step needed to be taking place a couple of months ago.'
Kiwi man stuck in Canada on expired visa 'disgusted' by MIQ system
He's been trying to get home for months. Now his visa has expired so he can't work.
'Living down a rabbit hole': Richlister slams bureaucrats in MIQ legal challenge
Murray Bolton wants to self-isolate at Herne Bay home after possible return from US.
Landmark MIQ legal battle: Richlister wants to self-isolate after private jet business trip
Murray Bolton says he must attend important business meeting in person, not via Zoom.
'Get me out of here' - Covid-infected woman at home with sick parents waits for MIQ spot
She's been waiting three days and knows the Ministry is aware of their circumstances.
Ombudsman launches inquiry into MIQ booking system
The Ombudsman has launched an inquiry into the MIQ booking system.
'It's quite easy to get out of NZ. Getting back into NZ is a whole other question'
The emergency allocation system for MIQ has been described as hurtful and illogical.
SFO begins inquiries into multiple cases of potential wage subsidy fraud
The cases have been referred after extensive investigations by MSD, says director.
Live: Second Northland traveller tests positive for Covid
First infected Northland traveller has contacts in Northland, Auckland, Wellington.
Taylor-made: Top knight approved for private MIQ trial - is this the future of business travel?
Sir Ian Taylor has won approval to trial a private MIQ system for international travel.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 10th Oct Wrap
The Ministry of Health has announced 60 new community cases of Covid-19 today along with updates on the positive case that travelled through Northland plus MIQ changes for Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Kris Faafoi announces residence pathway for migrant workers
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi gives details on new one-off residence pathway visas that will be offered to the roughly 165,000 migrant workers and their families. Video / Pool
Heartbreak as woman desperate to farewell dead brother misses out on MIQ
The Auckland woman was among 31,000 people vying for 3800 MIQ spots yesterday.